[Randaddy]

I received some good feedback on here when I asked about a roof rack, so I thought I'd share some pics of my new rafting van. 2013 Chevy Express AWD. The Neoprene seat covers were custom made by Wet Okole in Hawaii and are so sweet! And yes ladies, the Paco Pad bed does have Melanzana pad sleeves. Here's to a great season on the water!

 

[MNichols]

Even a Yeti bucket.. Wow.. Nice setup.

 

[Aerocam]

Where'd you get the roof rack? That is exactly what I've been looking for....

 

[MNichols]

Speaking of the roof rack, where do the oarlocks go? 13 foot oars to row that van ?

 

[lncoop]

I now have van envy. Vanvy?

 

[jeffro]

Speaking of the roof rack, where do the oarlocks go? 13 foot oars to row that van ?

Luckily vans have much better buoyancy than jeeps.

 

[MNichols]

Luckily vans have much better buoyancy than jeeps.

You made my morning..
That there would be called a "Dumb Ass Tax"..
You know he's not a rafter, or he'd have been swimming after the cooler with the beer!!!
"I can hear him now, "But the dealer said it'd go anywhere !!!"

 

[Pinchecharlie]

 

[FatmanZ]

Thanks for sharing - I've been looking for some good seat covers.

 

[MT4Runner]

I now have van envy. Vanvy?

x2
I used to have a 93 Dodge Grand Caravan as a kayaking/rafting rig. Then had toddlers and it didn't have a rear door on the left, so it was hard to buckle kids in car seats and Sherman went down the road.
Went to a series of Subys for commuting and a couple of Motorhomes for camping and boating. Now the kids have graduated and I want back into a van for boating and camping

 

[hysideguy67]

I give these vans (Express/Savana AWD) 10 thumbs up. V8 power, decent mpg @15-19, plenty of room for 2 + pup, comfy ride and go places that surprise some 4x4s.
We have a simple fold up bed platform which is easy to remove for ski season and comfortably fits 5 around lil buddy. Spring, summer and fall bed stays in and the goal is at least 30 nights/year in a van down by the river!!
Prices like everything are pretty steep now (I paid $10.5k in 2010 for my 06 with 120k miles) at least double that now. They made a cargo model with barn doors on both sides.... very convenient.
I don't have van envy but now I have rack envy dammit

 

[MT4Runner]

Yeah, I'm gonna wait. Maybe with fuel costs up the cost of vans will go back down.

 

[hysideguy67]

I guess time will tell... I'm still waiting for the flood of un, lightly, slightly used outdoor equipment to hit the market

 

[Randaddy]

Thanks for all the good replies gang! The rack is awesome. Made custom for Chevy vans by Victory 4x4. This van is definitely a beast! It belonged to the military in Virginia so I assume it was a CIA attack van! Only 25,000 miles and 10 years old!

 

[Pinchecharlie]

What! Only 25k miles! Shit ain't even broke in. You scored! I like em cause you just stop where you stop and if your over it you just go to sleep. I have s stupid pull behind and I think after Armageddon begins I'll steal a sprinter van lol

 

[hysideguy67]

Thanks for all the good replies gang! The rack is awesome. Made custom for Chevy vans by Victory 4x4. This van is definitely a beast! It belonged to the military in Virginia so I assume it was a CIA attack van! Only 25,000 miles and 10 years old!

Now I have van envy too. A CIA attack van!?! Mine delivered O2 in it's first life, I need a better story...

 

[Randaddy]

Now I have van envy too. A CIA attack van!?! Mine delivered O2 in it's first life, I need a better story...

Haha, this one is super CIA. Black with tinted windows!

 

[Randaddy]

What! Only 25k miles! Shit ain't even broke in. You scored! I like em cause you just stop where you stop and if your over it you just go to sleep. I have s stupid pull behind and I think after Armageddon begins I'll steal a sprinter van lol

Sleeping at the takeout is definitely nice.

 

[chitwoodc6]

Luckily vans have much better buoyancy than jeeps.

HAHA I had the pleasure of floating past those dingbats that year. We had a good laugh.

 

[Randaddy]

Thanks for sharing - I've been looking for some good seat covers.

These are definitely where it's at! Wet Okole charges a pretty penny, but they really are custom to your seats and are high quality neoprene!